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SEC whistleblower office reports another promising year, reaffirms commitment to whistleblower protection and enforcement actions | Causes, Not Just Cases®
December 3, 2019 | by: Motley Rice
Eight years after its inception, the SEC’s Whistleblower Program continues to have a significant, positive impact in protecting not only whistleblowers, but investors, markets and by extension, the public. In addition, the Whistleblower Program allows the SEC to bring enforcement actions in considerably less time,…
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Law360 interviews Joe Rice on opioid MDL, litigation milestones
November 19, 2019 | by: Motley Rice
Co-founder Joe Rice discussed the National Prescription Opiate MDL, lessons learned so far during the course of his 40-year career and what first attracted him to a career in law in an interview with legal publication Law360.
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Motley Rice appointed co-lead counsel for 3M investors alleging failure to disclose the extent of PFAS liability
November 11, 2019 | by: Motley Rice
Motley Rice has been appointed co-lead counsel for securities fraud litigation filed by investors who allege 3M Co. failed to inform them of the scope of potential liability for its products containing toxic PFAS chemicals.
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Dangerous vehicle defects may put millions of Americans at risk | Causes, Not Just Cases®
November 11, 2019 | by: Lee M. Heath
We put a lot of faith in auto manufacturers. As our vehicles become loaded with technological advancements, we have trust the manufacturers have installed these features to help protect us. We often assume that manufacturers tested and vetted this technology appropriately. And, we trust these features will actually…
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Opioid MDL track one cases settle on eve of openings, Joe Rice leads negotiations
October 24, 2019 | by: Motley Rice
Opioid manufacturers and distributors Teva, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen and McKesson avoided trial by reaching a $260 million settlement to resolve claims filed by two Ohio counties that alleged the companies played a role in causing the opioid crisis.
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Law360 interviews SEC Whistleblower lawyer about potential new whistleblower protections
October 23, 2019 | by: Motley Rice
Congress is considering expanding current SEC whistleblower law to include protections for those who report potential securities violations internally to their employers.
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Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder tests positive for asbestos, recall announced
October 21, 2019 | by: Motley Rice
Johnson & Johnson recalled a single lot of its baby powder on Friday, Oct. 18 after a sample tested positive asbestos.
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Motley Rice attorneys selected as 2019 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers
October 16, 2019 | by: Motley Rice
Lawdragon 500 included 20 Motley Rice attorneys in its 2019 legal guide 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers.
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City of North Charleston proclaims Mesothelioma Awareness Day
October 15, 2019 | by: Motley Rice
The City of North Charleston retroactively declared September 26 as Mesothelioma Awareness Day during a City Council meeting on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019.
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Charleston, S.C., Mayor John Tecklenburg proclaims Mesothelioma Awareness Day for 8th year
September 26, 2019 | by: Motley Rice
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg declared September 26 as Mesothelioma Awareness Day during a City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. This marked the 8th year that Motley Rice has requested a proclamation and the day has been officially recognized in the City of Charleston.